Tieng Viet lovers club - Page 59

retsoor · #**871** 20-10-2008, 03:13 PM

congratulations bro, way to go!

I think the forum software somehow mixed up the characters though. It should be something like this:

E hiêu. Nhưng e muôn anh nói một lời. Anh có yêu em không?
(daz) anh chỉ là của riêng em thôi. đừng yêu ai nữa. Gì em yêu anh rất nhiều.

just trying to learn tieng V myself...I have seen some of these words before

The 1st part is easy to understand:

E hiêu. Nhưng e muôn anh nói một lời. Anh có yêu em không?
Em understands. But em wants anh [to] speak one word. Does anh love em?
I understand, but I want you to say one word. Do you love me?

She want's you to say that you love her...don't go into that trap too quickly. Tease her

now for the 2nd part - do you get it?
My best guess, probably wrong, pls correct me:

(daz) anh chỉ là của riêng em thôi. đừng yêu ai nữa. Gì em yêu anh rất nhiều.
does anh have special em already. who you don't love anymore. (because) em loves anh very much.
Do you have a gf already, who you don't love anymore? Because I love you very much.

I can't make sense of Daz, and there are other things confusing me as well, like Gì (could be Vì - because). Also, I am not sure about the chỉ.

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Originally Posted by Leeson

just got to know this gal who cant really talk except in viet. first time see people msg me got some of the weird viet characters haha...
some eg:
- E hiêu.nhung e muôn anh noi 1 loi.anh ço yêu em không
- dåz anh chi la cua riêng em thôi.dung yêu ai nua.Gi em yêu anh råt nhiêu.

Leeson · #**872** 20-10-2008, 04:56 PM

yeah, i think cos my vista does not have the full character set so a lot of the symbols missing/changed after i copy.

i never really try to understand every single word, just know enough to catch the meaning so i am still ok with the messages. looking at some of the other messages, you are probably right that her usage of gi = vi, and the daz appeared a few times but does not seem to add any meaning either.

now my problem is i never really bothered to learn to speak viet (none of my ex-gfs wanted me to learn) so haha... impossible to have a conversation with her.. we resorted to typing on my phone what we want to tell each other even when we meet

David_Villa · #**873** 20-10-2008, 10:16 PM

[QUOTE=Leeson;3162366]
now my problem is i never really bothered to learn to speak viet (none of my ex-gfs wanted me to learn) so haha... impossible to have a conversation with her.. /QUOTE]

So ur gf can hv a peace of mind when talking something to her fellow sisters or family members so that u don't understand. Or else their plot will be discover if u know tieng viet!

jackbl · #**874** 21-10-2008, 11:53 AM

Where are u bro KANGTUO? without your interesting sms, here is not as lively as before ...

jackbl · #**875** 21-10-2008, 11:57 AM

Shisha-smoking in HCMC
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Ho Chi Minh City’s Warda restaurant, meaning “rose” and named after a famous singer from Saudi Arabia, is a unique Middle-Eastern hideaway well worth a visit.

Located in a small, bustling alley off Mac Thi Buoi Street, the trendy eatery boasts beaded curtains, bold colors and a romantically exotic ambience.

Soft cushions, comfy sofas and a stunning tile motif combine to create a chilled-out atmosphere in which to sit back and sip a refreshing cocktail or comforting cup of tea.

But what Warda is best known for is its offering of fruity tobacco smoked through a traditional shisha (or hookah) – a type of Arabian water pipe.

Flavors such as strawberry, apple and cherry are popular choices of jurak or ma’sal – the fruit tobacco mixture.

Pieces of charcoal are used to heat the jurak and the resulting smoke is passed through the water container at the base of the pipe.

Everyone then takes a turn smoking through the long hose attached to the apparatus.

An evening at Warda is a guaranteed tranquil experience.
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Warda Restaurant
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Address: 71/7 Mac Thi Buoi St.,
Ben Nghe Ward,
Dist. 1, HCMC

Reported by Thu Thuy

jackbl · #**876** 21-10-2008, 12:10 PM

Hungry for success
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Many among Vietnam’s young workforce say they’re eager to begin rewarding careers but are stymied by poor working conditions and low wages in the public sector.

After graduating with top marks from the Hanoi University of Technology’s information technology department, Tuyen’s teacher recommended him for a job at a government-level agency.

Accepting the prestigious position was viewed as a good career move by Tuyen’s family and friends.

For the first three months, Tuyen had to work as an unpaid apprentice and relied on his parents for financial support.

He was then put on a three-month probation at a salary of VND1.2 million (US$73.25). Like many new graduates, Tuyen accepted the low wages viewing it as a temporary hardship on the way to gaining more experience and a brighter future.

But the financial struggle was harder than Tuyen had anticipated. Rent, food and petrol cost him nearly VND2 million ($122) per month. Not wanting to ask for more money from his parents, the young graduate took a second job as a part-time tutor.

After two years, Tuyen’s monthly salary was increased to a mere VND1.8 million (around $110), despite the fact that he was considered a model employee and an asset to the department.

It was at that point Tuyen finally decided to quit, knowing he simply couldn’t afford to live on his wages.

He applied for work at a foreign information technology company and was offered a starting wage of VND9.93 million ($600) a month.

In Vietnam’s newly flourishing economy, many domestic and foreign enterprises are willing to pay tens ofmillions of dong to keep good staff. Vietnam’s governmental agencies, however, are seemingly unable to retain good talent due to a pay scale that doesn’t allow for the basic necessities of life.

Quantity over quality

After graduating with honors from Hanoi’s Institute for International Relations (now the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam), Quynh, who speaks two foreign languages, applied to a ministry-level office.

In the beginning, she was paid VND1.2 million ($73.25) per month. Like Tuyen, Quynh said the salary was not as important as the experience she thought she would gain.

But Quynh’s expectations of improving her skill set and advancing her knowledge in a professional environment were soon dashed, she said.

In the morning, most staff would arrive on time to avoid being entered into the latecomer list, Quynh said. But they would then gather around and chat idly instead of beginning their daily tasks.

Most employees would work from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and then break for a two-and-a-half-hour lunch and nap. After returning, most would not begin working again until 3 p.m. and would leave promptly at 5 p.m., Quynh said.

The sluggish work environment led Quynh to feel she wasn’t learning or growing and moreover, the low pay wasn’t enough to justify staying in the position.

Eventually, Quynh quit the job she had initially been so eager to start.

“If governmental agencies don’t change their unproductive and bureaucratic working method, and continue to appraise staff by length of service rather than by their ability and achievements, they will not be able to attract talented individuals and will also lose youths’ faith in the state sector," Quynh said.

Work ethic and nepotism

Thanh, another recent university graduate with dreams of developing a rewarding career, applied to a local research institute. The interview process was intense, she said.

Thanh was made to take several tests in English and had to demonstrate proficiency in translating and essay-writing.

Despite the stress of the testing, the rigorous process led Thanh to believe the institute highly valued skills and ability from its employees – a work environment she wanted to be a part of.

But when Thanh began working at the agency, she soon realized that she seemed to be the only one made to conform to its high standards.

According to Thanh, the institute’s director had appointed several positions to family members, whether they were qualified or not.

People’s work ethic was poor and many staff members in high-ranking positions didn’t even speak English, she said.

"It’s not that Vietnamese youth have no spirit of sacrifice but they have [nothing to show] for their contribution," said a former employee of a governmental agency.

Reported by Lan Tuong*

*The writer is a consultant for the Hanoi-based Consultancy on Development Institute, which works to enhance cooperation between public and civil sectors through lobbying policies.

Leeson · #**877** 21-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackbl

Where are u bro KANGTUO? without your interesting sms, here is not as lively as before ...

you post your sms la, surely you have a lot too

Hurricane88 · #**878** 21-10-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsoor

I think the forum software somehow mixed up the characters though. It should be something like this:

E hiêu. Nhưng e muôn anh nói một lời. Anh có yêu em không?
(daz) anh chỉ là của riêng em thôi. đừng yêu ai nữa. Gì em yêu anh rất nhiều.

just trying to learn tieng V myself...I have seen some of these words before

The 1st part is easy to understand:

Thank you for sharing....another tieng viet expert....

jackbl · #**879** 21-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the contribution. As for my sms, due to the phone i using, i cant keep many sms, so those that i dun understand i wil keep and ask those "teachers" when available. those i know i wil delete away...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeson

you post your sms la, surely you have a lot too

jackbl · #**880** 21-10-2008, 01:35 PM

did i see u on Monday? i dun recognise u so now i m asking....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

Thank you for sharing....another tieng viet expert....

KangTuo · #**881** 22-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackbl

Where are u bro KANGTUO? without your interesting sms, here is not as lively as before ...

I went MIA ...

It is still a very lively...

Going vn this weekend

deptrai4u · #**882** 22-10-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsoor

congratulations bro, way to go!

I just trying to learn tieng V myself...I have seen some of these words before

The 1st part is easy to understand:

E hiêu. Nhưng e muôn anh nói một lời. Anh có yêu em không?
Em understands. But em wants anh [to] speak one word. Does anh love em?
I understand, but I want you to say one word. Do you love me?

She want's you to say that you love her...don't go into that trap too quickly. Tease her

Wow Bro restoor, you are in here too!!! Way to go with the translation and advice man! I will see you next week Wed in Hanoi.

Now, the 2nd part of the translation..

"Now you only belongs to me {that means you must not belong to no one else, you are MINE MINE MINE .. all MINE!!! Viet woman are very possessive one}, and please don't go love anyone else.. whatever the fuck is.. i love you very very much already!"

Now depending on the circumstances, you will likely have better chance to get her out of her panty if you continue to tease her and play it cool...

jackbl · #**883** 22-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Maybe u can get to meetup w CARROT, he went hanoi on Monday, maybe weekend wil be back in hcm...

which part u goin?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KangTuo

I went MIA ...

It is still a very lively...

Going vn this weekend

Leeson · #**884** 22-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deptrai4u

Wow Bro restoor, you are in here too!!! Way to go with the translation and advice man! I will see you next week Wed in Hanoi.

Now, the 2nd part of the translation..

"Now you only belongs to me {that means you must not belong to no one else, you are MINE MINE MINE .. all MINE!!! Viet woman are very possessive one}, and please don't go love anyone else.. whatever the fuck is.. i love you very very much already!"

Now depending on the circumstances, you will likely have better chance to get her out of her panty if you continue to tease her and play it cool...

troi oi, i never contact her one day only she sent me the following msg haha:

hom nay a ko them nhan tin cho e luon nha. a co bit e nho a lam ko. ret a lam.

sticky sia, think i better find another con gai to play

VietnamLover · #**885** 22-10-2008, 05:42 PM

- E hiêu. nhung e muôn anh noi 1 loi.anh ço yêu em không
- I understand. But I want you talk 1 word. Do you love me?

- dåz anh chi la cua riêng em thôi.dung yêu ai nua.Gi em yêu anh råt nhiêu.
- You only belong to me. Don't love anyone more. Because I love you very much.